Synonyms

misrepresentation

American

[mis-rep-ri-zen-tey-shuhn] / ˌmɪs rɛp rɪˌzɛnˈteɪ ʃən /

noun

the act or state of being represented incorrectly, improperly, falsely, or unsatisfactorily.

Your degree may be revoked if fraud, misrepresentation, or other violations of university standards are found to have occurred.

Other Word Forms

premisrepresentation noun

Etymology

Origin of misrepresentation

mis- ¹ ( def. ) + represent ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Quantum Computing faces scrutiny from short sellers regarding product misrepresentation and has a history of business transformations.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

They alleged the detail in the letter was a misrepresentation of the government's position at that time and sought £51.4m in damages.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

The court is currently only weighing the misrepresentation charge, but could end up considering the foreign-policy ground if the appeals court ruling holds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

“This misrepresentation allowed James to obtain favorable loan terms not available for investment properties,” according to the indictment.

From Salon • Dec. 8, 2025

Most important, from the point of view of the friendship, Jefferson admitted that his behind-the-scenes criticism of Adams had been a willful misrepresentation.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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